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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.25, 3,108.47 and 611.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.25, 3,108.47 and 611.53 is: 917.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.25 : 3,108.47 = 611.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.25/3,108.47 = 611.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.25x = 3,108.47 × 611.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.25x = 1,900,911.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,911.83/2,072.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.32

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